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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,717.56, 363,841.10 and 92,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,717.56, 363,841.10 and 92,842.44 is: 139,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,717.56 : 363,841.10 = 92,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,717.56/363,841.10 = 92,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,717.56x = 363,841.10 × 92,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,717.56x = 33,779,895,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,895,496.28/242,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,173.68

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